Guwahati, May 13 -- Reported by Avik Chakraborty

Dibrugarh: Security forces launched a massive search operation in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district following an encounter between Assam Rifles and NSCN militants in the Doimukh Nalla area under Miao police station.

Two heavily armed militants were killed during the intense exchange of fire.

The slain cadres were identified as self-styled Lt. Col. Umkong and self-styled Sergeant Enu.

Top officials said intelligence inputs had confirmed the presence of 14 to 15 heavily armed militants who were allegedly pressuring villagers for extortion.

After the killing of the two cadres, security forces intensified counter-insurgency operations in the area.

Meanwhile, during an extensive searc...